Background
Riordan, William F. was born on March 26, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas, United States.
Riordan, William F. was born on March 26, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas, United States.
University of New Mexico (Bachelor of Business Administration). University of New Mexico (Juris Doctor).
Legal aid attorney, Albuquerque, 1968-1969;
assistant attorney general, New Mexico, 1969;
assistant district attorney, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 1969-1972;
judge, 2d Judicial District of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1972-1980;
justice, New Mexico Supreme Court, Santa Fe, 1980-1985;
chief justice, New Mexico Supreme Court, 1986-1987;
private practice law, Albuquerque, since 1987.